{"product_id":"lavender-buds","title":"Lavender Buds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLavender Buds — INCI Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (whole dried buds):\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavandula Angustifolia Flower\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (ground buds):\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e Mill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender, English Lavender, True Lavender\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried flower buds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90063-37-9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 289-995-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender Buds are the naturally dried flowers of \u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e. They have a distinctive sweet, floral and herbaceous aroma and are used to add natural fragrance, color, texture and visual appeal to cosmetic and personal-care products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCosmetic functions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasking and fragrancing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin-conditioning support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural decorative botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle exfoliating texture when finely ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdds a relaxing floral aroma to bath products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official INCI for crushed dried lavender flowers is \u003cstrong\u003eLavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, with masking listed as its cosmetic function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small dried purple, blue-grey or violet flower buds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, floral, fresh and herbaceous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insoluble in water and oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulation behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispersible; whole buds may float or settle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical usage rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoaps: 0.1–2%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody scrubs and bath salts: 0.5–5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBath teas and sachets: 5–100%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowdered masks and cleansers: 0.5–3%, preferably finely ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative product topping: As required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for bath salts, bath teas, soaps, body scrubs, cleansing powders, facial steams, botanical sachets, candles and decorative personal-care products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormulation guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd lavender buds during the cool-down stage whenever possible. Whole buds can become brown in high-pH products such as cold-process soap. Avoid placing large or coarse buds in facial products because they may feel abrasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried botanicals can introduce microorganisms into water-based formulations. Use cosmetic-grade material, apply appropriate preservation and conduct stability and microbial testing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formulators Hub Kenya","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":55472073343281,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":55472073376049,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.formulatorshubkenya.com\/products\/lavender-buds","provider":"Formulators Hub Kenya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}